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This mission-critical role ensures continuous material availability while maintaining lean inventory levels and supporting operational efficiency. Working closely with Production, Operations, suppliers, and warehouse teams, the Buyer/Planner proactively manages procurement activities, supplier relationships, and inventory planning to prevent disruptions and support business objectives. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.\nSchedule\n8:00 AM to 5:00 PM \nMonday-Friday\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nManage replenishment orders/inventory of boxes, bottles, caps, labels and dry ingredients to support production\nMaintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking\nManage current supplier relationships to ensure reliable and steadfast working partnerships and an effective/efficient communication flow\nCollaborate with Production, Operations, and Warehouse teams to proactively identify and resolve material availability issues.\nMonitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and service through weekly analysis of open inbound orders and supplier commitments.\nFollow up with suppliers to confirm shipment status, resolve delivery issues, address performance concerns, and support continuity of supply.\nCoordinate inventory movements between vendor and 3PL warehouses\nManage packaging and dry ingredient KPIs to track performance, inventory health, and support continuous improvement.\nManage MRP outputs in excel/ERP system to support material planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory accuracy.\nAll other duties as assigned.\nNon-Essential Job Duties\nMay perform similar and incidental duties as required\nJob Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.\nExperience\n3+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply chain and manufacturing is required.\nCPG experience is required.\nKnowledge\nHigh degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, Outlook & Internet applications required.\nWorking knowledge of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and the ability to verify that delivered products meet established specifications and acceptable tolerance ranges.\nMRP experience required (NetSuite preferred).\nLanguage Skills\nExcellent professional oral, written and presentation communication skills.\n\nOther Skills\nStrong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills\nDetailed understanding of accounting principles including Cash Flow, Profit and Loss statements, and Cost of Goods Sold\nDemonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and execute detailed work plans that support operational improvement\nOther Abilities\nAbility to handle multiple competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.\nSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines\nAbility to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment\nMajor Business/Professional Contacts\nWork cross-functionally with Production, Demand planner, and external Partners (Suppliers) to ensure on time delivery of inbounds.\nWorking and Environmental Conditions\nUse of computer, keyboard, and telephone required.\n\nOccasionally functions in the manufacturing environment where temperatures are around 35 degrees.\n\nMay be required to travel via car or airplane, up to 10% of the time, or as needed. Requires occasional work on nights and weekends.\n\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to sit for extended periods of time.\n\nOccasional lifting of equipment that may weigh up to 20 lbs.\n\nRequires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer screen.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nCome thrive at Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package, including:\nSalary ranges from $71,000-80,000\nMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more\nPaid Parental Leave - 12 Weeks at 100% Pay\n401(k) match to help you plan for the future\nPaid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays\nJuice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!\nSuja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. 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